Quebec’s Incoming Premier Explores Legal Options to Bar Lieutenant-Governor From Role
Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has announced he is looking for legal avenues to block the province’s lieutenant-governor from participating in formal swearing-in ceremonies and the opening of the legislature. The Parti Québécois (PQ) leader pledged during his campaign to defund the office of Lieutenant Governor Manon Jeannotte and redirect the annual operating budget of [...]
TL;DR
- Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is seeking legal avenues to block the lieutenant-governor's participation in formal ceremonies.
- He pledged to defund the lieutenant-governor's office and redirect its budget to homelessness initiatives.
- St-Pierre Plamondon opposes the British monarchy and its representatives' role in Quebec's legislative processes.